Preventing Pediatric Opioid Poisoning: Unusual Sources and Scenarios

Preventing Pediatric Opioid Poisoning: Unusual Sources and Scenarios

This retrospective study analyzed 230 pediatric opioid exposures from a statewide poison control center over a 5-year period. Most exposures involved pharmaceutical opioids and children below 2-years-old. Narrative details were reviewed to identify uncommon sources of opioids involved in poisoning a...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of pediatrics 2024-12, Vol.275, p.114236, Article 114236
Hauptverfasser: Rosen, Perry E., Greller, Howard A., Ramdin, Christine, Ruck, Bruce, Nelson, Lewis S., Calello, Diane P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Analgesics, Opioid - poisoning
buprenorphine
Child
Child, Preschool
drug endangerment
Female
Fentanyl
Humans
Infant
injury prevention
Male
Opiate Overdose - epidemiology
Opiate Overdose - prevention & control
opioids
pediatrics
Poison Control Centers - statistics & numerical data
poison prevention
Poisoning - epidemiology
Poisoning - prevention & control
Retrospective Studies
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Zusammenfassung:This retrospective study analyzed 230 pediatric opioid exposures from a statewide poison control center over a 5-year period. Most exposures involved pharmaceutical opioids and children below 2-years-old. Narrative details were reviewed to identify uncommon sources of opioids involved in poisoning and highlight the need for tailored prevention strategies and guidance.
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
1097-6833
DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114236